ok, so I'm undecided between the Alpine double DIN IVA-W200 and the single DIN AVH-P5700DVD from Pio. Read a few things about both and I think the Pio is sweet. It's single DIN, the front can be removed and it's got up to scratch iPod touch screen integration, bluetooth and a rear camera.

Now: what about the steering wheel volume control issue? I have read that somewhere someone has managed to "mate" the SWI-ALP with the IVA-W200 (I have the SWI-ALP on another HU and it doesn't work) and others have mentioned the SWI-PS to go with Pio. Now, before I go about spending even MORE money on the interface, will this combo work ok? Where does the PAC plug into? Mini jack? It a pain in the XXXX to program just like the SWI-ALP? I'd appreciate any info thanks!

 

i roll the pioneer avh5700dvd
it is entry level u know

 

entry level? it has a 6.5" touch screen with full iPod control and bluetooth which is what I want, problem now is steering wheel controls...

 

by entry level i mean it is pioneers cheapest way to get into a flip out dvd single din


it is their entry level

i got one in my z

 

got'cha but did you manage to maintain your steering wheel controls? that's my concern at the moment...

 

my steering wheel does not have any controls

 

well there you go then, that solves the problem I suppose!

 

The PAC-SWI-PS is for pioneer/sony models (the PS). The SWI-PS connects to the head unit via a plug. The PAC-SWI-X transmits via IR signals, so if your head unit accepts IR signals that will work. As for the steering wheel controls, I have an 04 roadster that only has cruise control on the right side of the wheel. I put 06 steering wheel controls in with PAC-SWI-PS and they work perfectly. The connection is there for the controls just no wiring in the harness, that actually makes it easy to connect.

 

thanks! I'm sorry, but I can't understand what you're telling me in the last sentence...

 

I am thinking to do the same. I dont live to far from you fk, think you could help me?

 

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